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Engadget auctioning Ben Heck Sony PS3 Laptop for charity soon: How much would you pay?

Ben Heck is an awesome man who brought us the custom made Xbox 360 laptop and Wii Laptop, well now the Sony PS3 Laptop is going up for auction thanks to Engadget.

Engadget now have the Sony PS3 Laptop from Ben Heck, the custom built Playstation 3 laptop is an achievement because we never thought he could build one of these, I mean come on he got all the goodies from the PS3 into laptop form.

The main specs within the Ben Heck Sony PS3 Laptop feature –
• 17-inch LCD HDTV screen: 720p
• HDMI-DVI connection (same as last Xbox 360 laptop)
• Original backwards compatible 60GB model
• Built-in keyboard, USB ports, stereo speakers, headphone jack
• Size: 17 x 13.75 x 3-inches
• Weight: 16 pounds!

All you Playstation fanboys and girls will love it, join our newsletter where you will be kept updated because as soon as we know when the auction starts you will get the details. Engadget are going to provide a video as well as the details, so go on join our free newsletter here for the update.

Everex gOS-powered MyMiniPC only $499: Surf, email, blog, IM, Skype & more

Everex MyMiniPC which is gOS-powered is an award winning design which also has the power to let you surf, email, blog, IM, Skype, rip and so much more.

It has got a dual-core processor and yes the latest from gOS, not only you getting a great little device but you are also getting features within to make it a pretty decent home mini PC, the MyMiniPC comes loaded with cool applications from Mozilla, Skype, Google, OpenOffice.org and much more.

Basically it is a space saving computer that you can connect to a big TV at home or in the office, the Everex gOS-powered MyMiniPC is only $499 which also comes with 1-Year limited warranty and toll-free, 24/7 technical support.

Hardware Specifications –
• 1.86GHz Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Mobile Processor T2130
• 1MB L2 Cache, 1.86GHz, 533MHz
• Realtek ALC268 High-Definition Audio
• 120GB Hard Disk Drive
• Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator GMA950
• 10/100/1000 Ethernet Port
• 512MB DDR2 667 SDRAM
• S-Video Port, IEEE 1394 Port, USB 2.0 Ports, 4-in1 Media Card Reader, DVI-I Port, Headphone/Line-Out Port, Microphone/Line-In Port
• DVD+/-RW

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Bluelounge Sanctuary all in one charger station set up: Compatible for over 1500 gadgets

This product has to be the hottest around at the moment and I will definitely be buying one, welcome to the Bluelounge Sanctuary charging station.

The Sanctuary all in one charger station set up basically has all the wires within it you could possibly need, it has a power source and 11 different types of plugs plus a USB socket.

It is compatible with well over 1,500 gadgets which is very good indeed, charges phones like the iPhone, iPods etc. The looks of it is pretty decent as well so with all the above and looking good this has to be a real winner in my eyes.

You can buy this now for only $129.95 which is a bargain.

Source – Bluelounge via Geeky gadgets

LCD Card for Checking the UV Level

I think that this UV card is a great little gadget to have on you in the summer that way you are going to know what factor sun cream you should wear depending on the UV rays.

The features are as follows:

• Display UV with 8 levels
• Induct the current UV intensity in 3 seconds
• Display temperature
• LCD display
• Weight: 30g
• Size: 85 x 55 x 2 mm

For more information click here

Sony PSP gets the mod treatment for dual analog sticks add on

You have got to check this out, the Sony PSP Slim being modded for dual analog sticks, many of you die hard PSP Slim gamers have been longing to have dual analog sticks incorporated on the handheld gaming device, well now here it is.

The modder called LordNico’s has the cool Razor X which is a user-installable analog stick that mimics the functions of your standard four button pad, the full details of the mod will be released pretty soon we here.

Please do watch the video for more info – The Video

Nintendo Wii Controller System to operate real military robots: Is this good for warfare?

Strange but true and quite scary really but the Nintendo Wii controller system will be used in real life warfare to operate military robots. All I hope is that the men and women in the military do not play the Nintendo Wii in real life or they might think it’s a game.

Scientist has reported that two scientists in the United States have just adapted the Nintendo Wii control system technology into robots that clear mine fields.

The Nintendo Wiimote detects movement in three dimensions using wireless technology in the games as we know it, but it is just for that “games” so do we really want this technology in modern warfare?

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Sanyo say that their PLC-XW60 XGA LCD projector is worlds lightest and smallest

The all new PLC-XW60 XGA LCD projector from Sanyo is only 3.6 pounds and according to Sanyo they say it is the world’s lightest and smallest projector around.

The project does have some cool features such as 100-inch image on a wall just nine to 11 feet away, beams a 1024 x 768-resolution, automatic keystone correction and automatic input signal detection, adjustable color mode (For different surfaces), easy-off function which means no cool down waiting, so just switch it off and put it away.

The Sanyo PLC-XW60 XGA LCD projector will be available in April with a cost of $795.

Source – AVING

Smart brake lights for cars designed by Virginia Tech students: Could this stop tailgating?

New inventions are always praised if it stops idiots on the roads causing accidents due to tailgating; we praise this invention very much.

Why this has never been designed years and years ago is beyond me and why cars nowadays have not got this sort of device incorporated on cars now makes me wonder.

The new invention comes from Virginia Tech students who designed Smart brake lights for cars, the automobile braking lights that were developed is a brand new system that will show LED lights if you are stopping and if you are slowing down.

It will show drivers who are driving behind a car with this setup if the car is stopping, slowing down and even how soft or hard they are going to brake. When you begin to slow down the lights in the center glow orange and after a certain threshold the lights turn to red plus if you slam on the brakes hard the LED lights will flash red.

So could this stop tailgating?

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New iriver NV Life does away with navigation pad of the original NV: SatNav & PMP functionality

The new iriver NV Life has just been announced by Reincomm and we must say it is looking good with its sleek design, the reason it is new because they have got rid of the big navigation pad of the original NV for this new sleek easily portable SatNav device with PMP functionality.

The specs list is basically the same to the bigger model for example it is available either 2GB or 4GB capacities, the 2GB costs ₩328,000 (about $367) and the 4GB cost ₩358,000 (about $400).

This IRiver NV Life SiRF Star III GPS device features WinCE 5.0, FM-transmitter, dedicated SD slot, onboard flash, DMB TV (with GPS PiP support) and wide selection of codecs synonymous with the iriver name.

Some people may say this is a downside and the downside is the display which has 800 x 480 pixels covering 7-inches.

Source - Akihabara News – Product Page

Motorcycle wearable airbags will save lives: Video is funny to watch

We have a video below of people testing out new motorcycle wearable airbags which we must say will save lives, the video below shows motorcyclists crashing their bikes on purpose to show you how these airbags that you wear as a jacket work.

The video is very funny indeed to watch but yet still a very important way of showing what safety products to look out for in the future. You are the rider who wears this new suit that will inflate soon as you fall off your bike.

This product is apparently due around 2010, now watch the video below.

Source - Boing Boing

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500 camera: touchscreen and HD recording capabilities

Panasonic recently announced their cool LUMIX DMC-FX500 10.1-megapixel point-and-shoot digital camera which has a 3-inch touch screen, Auto Focus tracking system, 5X optical zoom and 720p movie mode.

This camera has a very good amount of specs that should get you going, the bit we really like is the fact it has 10.1-megapixel and HD recording capabilities (720p movie mode) and of course the touchscreen but it does not stop there.

It also has a 25-millimeter ultra-wide-angle lens, movie mode capable of logging clips at 1,280 x 720 at 30fps, 50MB of built-in memory, SD / SDHC card slot and WVGA (848 x 480) and VGA (640 x 480) video modes are available as well.

How about face detection, optical image stabilization, Auto Focus tracking and red-eye correction. If you like the sound of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500 camera then you will not only be happy with the specs but you will also be happy to know you can have it in either black or silver for only $399.95.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500 is expected in May sometime.

Source – Photography BLOG

Lifetimer Gadget: keep your whole life in order

This is so much more than just a clock. It will help you keep your whole life in order. The clock face is surrounded by a number of buttons, each relating to different areas of your life such as your next holiday, birthday, the time you finish work, even the last time you got frisky, and that’s just a few of the options. Just press any of these buttons and the know-it-all clock will tell you exactly how long you’ve got to go to the event or, in certain cases, how long it’s been since a particular milestone. The Lifetimer also has a function for finding out how long you’ve been in your relationship, right down to the last second, so it’s ideal for anyone who is inclined to forget significant anniversaries. Buy via iwantoneofthose.com

iPod Shuffle Holder

Do you own a ultra-tiny iPod Shuffle if so then I bet at some point you have lost it at least once or twice and if you haven’t you surely would have come close I know I have.

The iPod Shuffle is tiny so to stop you loosing it they have come up with an iPod Shuffle Holder.

This I think is a must have if you own the iPod Shuffle but what do you think?

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USBee Flash Memory Drive is unique, USB thumb drive with a difference

Many off you may think that the USBee Flash Memory Drive design is a little to weird but we say get some glasses because we love it, it is not only different but the whole design is unique with some clever things going on.

The name for starters is a little wacky but makes sense considering the way it looks, ok this is only a concept but should be pretty easy to make it reality. The eye catching USBee is clever because unlike normal USB thumb drives they can sometime break when putting in or out of computers but this one will not because it is flexible.

The USBee has a clever combination of aluminium and silicon shell and this is where it becomes flexible, it also has a clever ventilation system to prevent it from heating up.

Source – coolest-gadgets

Vstone Black Ox robot called Gigantor should entertain: Video action

We all love robots and the more sophisticated the better, Vstone Black Ox robot is called Gigantor and the original stands 7,000 feet tall, but come on there is not way you can have a robot that size in your house.

So what they did was built a Tokyo sized one for you all, the Gigantor robot is only foot and a half tall from the floor and features 20 movable axis points, oh and he has mean fighting skills which should entertain you somewhat.

Watch the video below of Gigantor in action (Watch out for the laser eyes).

Source – Impress

Casio Exilim Pro EX-F1 digital camera ships March 28th

The Casio Exilim Pro EX-F1 digital camera has finally got a shipping date which is March 28th in Japan.

Some of the main features on this stunning cam include ultra-high speed 60 frames per second (fps) burst rate for still images, record movies at full high definition plus 1,200 fps high speed movie recording that captures movement faster than the eye can see for ultra-slow motion replay.

This 6 megapixel camera has no release dates set for US or Europe at the moment. It will cost around $999 (pre tax) however.

Source- I4U via product page

The Plug It USB adapter: cables even more convenient

The Plug It USB adapter is said to be the “world’s smallest” USB charging and data cable but I bet there are more like it.

This cable is definitely convenient and small enough to be hung from your keys or even the eyelet found on many mobile devices including most cell phones.

A mini USB version allows it to connect to just about everything else including Blackberrys, cameras, PMPs, MP3 players, etc.

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USB Desktop Gadget Mania

This is a 4-in-1 USB desk assortment and gift set that will be great for any office because it contains a USB flexible mini task lamp, USB Cup warmer, USB Mini Vacuum Cleaner and an Open USB Port.

You can get this gadget here

Infiniti 125mW Green Laser Pointer from techlasers is my favorite gadget

I have to say the Infiniti 125mW Green Laser Pointer from techlasers is my favorite gadget by far and to take it a step further probably the best gadget I have got my hands on in a very long time.

Before I go into what it can do I just want to remind you that there are a couple of videos after the break which are fantastic, anyway when product-reviews.net got sent this laser we was a little optimistic at first of what it can do, I am the lucky one to be reviewing it and must say damn I am impressed.

I have taken a few pictures of the laser in its box and a few pictures of the Read more

What the hell is a Chumby? I am a cute fun alarm clock with Wifi

Looking at the picture above you can see why many people would fall in love with the Chumby, “Chumby, what the hell is a Chumby? Well I am a little fun alarm clock that has many features even more than a smartphone, oh yes I am better Read more

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